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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
5
Notice records indicate Otis Weaver Byron Norrell A. B. Yeager entered at the Ada Oklahoma post office as second class mail matter.
Stratford Tribune quotes a critic saying Pontotoc county authorities neglect their duties as it notes an empty jail. It contrasts with remarks on ease of raising hades over wheat and questions about local law enforcement efficiency.
The Ardmoreite notes editorials in Oklahoma praising Senator Gore while condemning his opponents. It contrasts diverse press views on justice and quotes a Kansas City preacher advising women seeking marriage to stop chasing men. It ends with a rural analogy about fishing and patience.
The piece discusses social snobbery over Bryan serving grape juice, a Texarkana school principal dismissed for dining with a Negro, and a boastful look at Oklahoma newspaper men gathering for their annual meeting. It highlights the camaraderie, hospitality, and shared experiences of editors from Bartlesville, Pawhuska, and Tulsa.
The District Court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma requires defendant John Marsh to answer by June 27 1913 in the case of John W Probert plaintiff v Henry T Young et al Defendants. This action seeks 1100 plus interest and attorney fees on a promissory note and forecloses a mortgage on 230 acres in Section 12 Township 3 North Range 6 East Indian Meridian. First lien claimed and property to be sold to satisfy the judgment and costs.
An analysis compares Democratic fairness with Taft era Republican unity as Bull Moosers drift from the fold. It notes war preparations persist despite peace funding by Andrew Carnegie and calls for scientific solutions to human nature and illness, warning that real progress awaits changed conduct.
A socialistic Oklahoma article mocks a street corner class that denounces the government and contributes nickels to spielers promising a future with government jobs and wealth for all, while criticizing their supposed laziness and lack of work.
The Claremore resident claims a history tied to Baron Munchausen and writes of unearthing a hermetically sealed stone casket from a prehistoric Indian mound. Skeptical editors warn they may publish the tale if the Claremore Progress editor brings the sarcophagus to Bartlesville state press meeting.
A reflective line notes that even editors feel some compensation in life despite constant work. The comment hints at a nuanced view of professional burden and personal perspective within newsroom culture.
For hay ties and binder twine, see W. C. Rollow. The note directs readers to consult this supplier for farm needs.
The ADA Commercial Club lists its standing committees with members in Finance Entertainment Manufacturing Trade Extension Agriculture Good Roads and Printing and Advertising across named individuals for each group. Notable names include R E Blanks S M Torbett Geo L Rice P A Norris and R W Simpson among others.
The Henryetta Standard reports on a special edition effort in the thriving town. If the edition from last week does not yield splending results the paper admits the boost may be lacking and signals continued promotional work.
Today marks a general road improvement effort between Stonewall and Jesse. A steam engine is ready and every resident in Stonewall and nearby districts is urged to participate. Commissioner Richardson travelled to supervise with township officers facing political fallout for absence. Ladies will provide meals to sustain the workers.
The three day old child of Mr. and Mrs. Dutch Rushing near Oakman died Sunday morning May 4 from diphtheria. The infant was laid to rest in Egypt cemetery as friends extend sympathy to the grieving parents.
County records show the Pontotoc County Oklahoma board approving monthly reports from J Lee Dowdy J W Westbrook D W Swaffar L E Mitchell and A L Miles and a quarterly report for 1st quarter 1913. Resignation of A A Caldwell as Allen county clerk accepted and H F Mathis appointed county court clerk. Road petitions approved and funds transfers ordered with adjournments and a death in Greenville Texas.
Poem from Ada News laments a fallen soldier, recalling a suit of faded gray in a casket and honoring the bravery and sacrifice of a young patriot. The verse frames the wearer as dauntless, valiant, and bound for eternal memory. Angels guard the grave as the community pledges to remember.
Capt J W Vaden of Roff reports plans to attend the Chattanooga reunion with others from the area. He expects to journey with the local group to the event.
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